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The Holy Book of Women's Mysteries: Feminist Witchcraft, Goddess Rituals, Spellcasting and Other Womanly Arts
Women's rights and rites merge in this complete guide to the principles and practices of matriarchal religion.
Paperback, 308 pages
Published
September 28th 1989
by Wingbow Press
(first published 1986)
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I appreciate that she offers up a feminist perspective of religion; but because she lacks references and has a clear agenda of debunking Christianity, the books fails to remain ingenuous.
Great primer for female empowerment but is too unbalanced in its premise re: male/female. While it's true that everything begins as a mother-force, and father is not always necessary (i.e. parthenogenesis) demoting the god in us is limiting. The Good Great Mother of us all is both. We need the river (She) and the riverbed (He) in order to be effective in all realms.
Still, for women who have suffered greatly under patriarchal limitations, a visit into all-woman time would not be remiss to build a...more
Still, for women who have suffered greatly under patriarchal limitations, a visit into all-woman time would not be remiss to build a...more
Thanks Carrie! This book changed everything, my attitude towards the cosmos, myself,and all women. Zsusanna Budapest is the real deal :)
I just met Z. what a woman of honor she is and I high recommend this book!
A solid book, given to young wicca / practitioners to learn from and appreciate the path forged by these courageous women and men gone before us. A first generation book for people more advanced or the next step up to understand the authors of our books.
A book that might be too female chauvinistic for some, it may be a good book for others who are looking for inspiration and empowerment in a world devoted to the dis-empowerment and subjection of women under man's ownership. (No, those words are Not too harsh.) For me, I thought the book was good enough to not only buy my own copy, but to trade even this copy in for a hardcover....something I only do for, what I consider, are the best of books.
(Yes, there's actually a hardcover out there that's...more
(Yes, there's actually a hardcover out there that's...more
Have some "issues" with this author and her lack of discussion of consent, regarding rituals that involve young women, like menstruation rituals. That was in my twenties, don't know if she's changed at all. Not a bad book.
Excellent book that tells you the truth about christianity. Highly recommended for modern witches. But some may find it reverse sexist. To learn more about the goddess go on www.yoni.com
Jul 21, 2011
Gwnhwyfer
marked it as looks-interesting
From the bibliography of Scott Cunningham's Wicca (2004). Also included in Carl McColman's The Well-Read Witch (2002) - section on Introductory Books on Wicca.
Z Budapest's mother Mazika Szilazgy was a brilliant artist. I was deeply impressed by her work, and I'd love to see it in situ in Budapest.
I have now told you the best thing about this book. The photographs of Z's mother's art.
Z drank the Margaret Murray kool-aid a little too deeply. Okay, a lot too deeply. She doesn't have any grasp of history and yet builds her religion upon it.
I still want to know how Alexander the Great (who Z calls "the Pig") managed to burn down the library at Alexandria w...more
I have now told you the best thing about this book. The photographs of Z's mother's art.
Z drank the Margaret Murray kool-aid a little too deeply. Okay, a lot too deeply. She doesn't have any grasp of history and yet builds her religion upon it.
I still want to know how Alexander the Great (who Z calls "the Pig") managed to burn down the library at Alexandria w...more
Jan 15, 2010
Holly
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Pagan Feminists
Recommended to Holly by:
It was by Z. Budapest.
Shelves:
metaphysics-and-spirituality
A solid book with good energy. I have respect for Budapest, she is one of the elders of our community. An excellent feminist work.
You can't go wrong with Z but I recommend, the newest version of The Holy Book.
Z is an inspiration to women! I loved the ease of reading this book.
A bit outdated now, but still a good read. Kind of a bit of everything in the book.
Jul 04, 2009
H.A.
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Any feminist or student of feminist spirituality
A feminist Witches' classic from a Mother of the women's spirituality movement.
Aug 14, 2010
Michele
added it
my first book on this type of subject. i still refer to it.
The foundation of Dianic feminist Wicca.
Feb 24, 2013
Shatha
marked it as to-read
love it
I think this book is just wonderful.
Being a Witch, a Feminist and a lover of Feminist Witchcraft this book, for me, is simply amazing.
It helps us understand the story behind Feminist Witchcraft, it has rituals and tips and stories and many more things that inspire us women to turn to ourselves and heal. To work with other women and to discover ourselves.
I specially loved the passage rituals, I think the passages in a women's life should be important and this book helps A LOT!
Being a Witch, a Feminist and a lover of Feminist Witchcraft this book, for me, is simply amazing.
It helps us understand the story behind Feminist Witchcraft, it has rituals and tips and stories and many more things that inspire us women to turn to ourselves and heal. To work with other women and to discover ourselves.
I specially loved the passage rituals, I think the passages in a women's life should be important and this book helps A LOT!
I love this book. While many people may not agree with many of the concepts that she provides, others will find it spiritualy refreshing,as this book really helped me to understand the importance and influence of religion and ritual that surrounds the Goddess and the women who follow her call.
I love a mystery
I'm only giving this one for the sake of at least giving it a rating. Really disappointed. It took me a really long time to actually get hold of and as a Pagan I was really looking forward to it. I couldn't even finish it. This woman can't tell the difference between feminism and sexism and she's meant to be a feminist priestess and teacher? I pity for future Pagan generations. Bad.
My instinctive beliefs that I possess intrinsic energy and influence were supported as I learned about the craft. At different life stages I’ve referenced individual chapters for more support or just to engage in alternative notions. Currently I am not a devoted practitioner but I believe more than I doubt.
The book is cool because she basically created Dianic witchcraft (Goddess worship only) but I always found it a bit dry. Its also very 2nd wave feminist and at this point her politics are, in my opinion, outdated. Its a good reference book, and is worth keeping around for its historical value.
If I'd read this book 20 years ago, it would have been the be-all and end-all; as it is, knowing what I do, and having established my practice, it wasn't much help to me. I do definitely recommend it to anyone beginning the Goddess path.
I really liked this book, but the author was a bit too feminist on the part of gay men. There are feminists who go too far, and then some who have some minor extremist ideals. She is the latter, and easier for me to read.
May 15, 2008
The Cute Little Brown-haired girl
marked it as to-read
Do you think God will strike me down with a bolt of lightening for reading this? Something tells me that even though it is totally Pagan, that learning about it is not such a bad thing.
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eines meiner ersten bücher über magie. ein must-read!
Title in German:
Herrin der Dunkelheit, Königin des Lichts
Herrin der Dunkelheit, Königin des Lichts
Most excellent for Dianic witchcraft.
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